Gallipoli

The Battle of Gallipoli was a significant military campaign of World War I that took place in 1915. It was an attempt by Allied forces, primarily Australian, New Zealand and British, to seize control of the Dardanelles, a strategic waterway that would have provided access to the Ottoman Empire and potentially opened a new front against Germany.

The campaign involved a series of naval and land assaults, but the Allied forces faced strong resistance from Ottoman troops and suffered significant casualties. The fighting lasted for several months, with both sides enduring harsh conditions and facing challenging terrain.

Despite the valiant efforts of the Allied troops, they were ultimately forced to abandon the campaign, and the Gallipoli campaign is considered a significant defeat for the Allies. The battle had a profound impact on the countries involved, with many casualties and a lasting impact on the military strategies employed during the war.

Today, Gallipoli is remembered as a significant event in World War I history and is commemorated through memorials and museums dedicated to the campaign.

Tours to the Gallipoli peninsula include the Anzac Cove area (Lone Pine, the Nek, Monash Valley, Quinn’s Post etc), the British landing beaches at Helles and the battlefield of Krithia and the Suvla Bay area. We also visit museums and Ataturk’s house and on the return to Istanbul, visit the remains of the ancient city of Troy.